Heimatmuseum Guntramsdorf – Ernst Wurth
Local museum in the old Hauptschule: finds from the Celtic and Lombard periods, viticulture, crafts, a Greißlerei grocery shop and marionettes.
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About the museum
The museum's origins go back to 1927, when the teacher and amateur archaeologist Ernst Wurth senior first displayed archaeological finds in the Guntramsdorf elementary school. The rapidly growing collection had to be moved out during the Second World War and was largely lost.
After the war, his son Ernst Wurth junior continued the work and expanded the holdings with local history objects from the more recent past, which were again shown in the elementary school. In 1974 the local history museum was finally able to open in the old Hauptschule. Between 1999 and 2003 the municipality had the building completely renovated and the collection rearranged.
Today the museum tells more than 5,000 years of local history: from Celtic excavation finds and a Lombard burial ground through viticulture, agriculture, brickworks and industry to crafts and everyday life. Among the reconstructions are a Greißlerei grocery shop, a doctor's surgery and a kitchen from 1905; in addition there are the marionettes of the Guntramsdorf puppeteer Fritz Kunstmann. The museum is run by the Ernst Wurth-Museumsverein.
Highlights
- Excavation finds from the Celtic period and a Lombard burial ground
- Reconstructed Greißlerei grocery shop, doctor's surgery and kitchen from 1905
- Marionettes by the puppeteer Fritz Kunstmann
- Themed rooms on viticulture, agriculture, brickworks and crafts
- Virtual 360° tour of all levels
Permanent exhibition
- Ortsgeschichte, Weinbau, Landwirtschaft, Industrie und Alltag – Themed rooms on the history of Guntramsdorf, covering school, viticulture, brickworks, crafts, household and church.
- Founded
- 1974
- Operated by
- Ernst Wurth-Museumsverein Guntramsdorf
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free; a voluntary donation is requested.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
Children's tours for groups by prior booking.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking available (according to NÖ Museen).
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Literature and brochures about the town (according to NÖ Museen).
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Groups can book special tours on selected topics, children's tours and guided walks through the town by prior booking. A 360° tour of the museum is available online. |
